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A safety rep who verbally abused a leading hand because he giggled at a hazard observation was fairly sacked, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.

An employer might have prevented a worker's death if it ensured its maintenance regime covered vehicle modifications, and cracked down on alcohol consumption at work, an ATSB investigation has found.

A worker whose sensitivity to chemicals was aggravated by her colleagues' perfume has been denied compensation for permanent impairment, after the AAT found she didn't meet the impairment threshold.

A global employer's Australian arm has saved tens of thousands of dollars, and eliminated the need to constantly prepare for and participate in audits, by integrating its safety, environmental and quality management systems.

The High Court's decision in Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Barker has "allayed the fears" of employers by blocking a new avenue for them to be sued over workplace bullying and other issues, according to Sparke Helmore Lawyers.

An employer has successfully appealed a decision requiring it to reinstate a worker who was sacked for failing a drug test after crashing a ferry.

The employer that led the charge on developing a guideline for loading and unloading vehicles has outlined how employers can prevent safety incidents by separating people and equipment.

The Fair Work Commission's first substantive stop-bullying order has been amended to remove some of the less practical conditions required of the respondent.

TWU calls for supply-chain accountability after Cootes fined; and SWA updates hazardous chemicals list.

A services provider whose employees regularly drive for work has reduced its insurance premiums by nearly $30,000 through safety interventions that target drivers, supervisors and senior management, according to organisational psychologist Dr Sharon Newnam.